HHS Band Weekly newsletter march 21-25, 2022

Schedule for the Week!

Weekly Schedule - March 21-25
Monday - Off (Symphonic Band resumes next week)
Tuesday -  Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - Wind Ensemble 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Friday - Off

Band Booster Meeting and Orlando Trip Meeting

We will have a full band booster meeting on Monday, April 4th at 6:00 pm in the band room.  
The second part of this meeting will be regarding information for our Orlando trip.

Information on medication and medication collection will be sent out this coming week.  We will plan to collect medication at the meeting on April 4th.  

Band Contracts - Due Friday, April 1
Band contracts were passed out the Friday before spring break in class.  They can also be found by clicking this link   This will tell us what your band commitment is for next year (marching band or concert band only.  Football band is no longer an option.  If there is a student that has an activity conflict with marching band, but still wants to do limited marching band we will treat these on an individual basis - there must be a direct conflict for us to consider).  This allows us to prepare accurate numbers for our Fall halftime show.  We spend late spring and summer getting the music and drill complete. 
Jones Valley Elementary Performance

We are taking a small pep band (mostly leadership team) for a performance at Jones Valley Elementary on Wednesday, March 30th.  We will meet at 7:15 am at JVES and perform from 7:30 am to 8:00 am.  After the performance we will head to school to B1 class and should be on time or very close.  
 
Upcoming Schedule
Friday, April 1 - Band Contracts Due for 22/23
Monday, April 4th Booster and Orlando Trip Meeting - 6:00 pm Band Room

April 7-9 - All State Band in Mobile for those going
Week of April 11-15 - Drum Major Auditions - TBA
April 20-25 - Orlando Trip!!
Thursday, April 28 - Spring Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium
Thursday, May 5 - Percussion Ensemble / Chamber Concert - 7:00 pm Auditorium
Friday, May 13th - Band Banquet - Information Forthcoming.


Upcoming Winter Guard / Color Guard Schedule
Week of March 24- Color Guard recruitment trips to Middle Schools
Saturday, April 1- SCGC Championships at Spring Valley HS, Columbia, TN
Week of May 2- Color Guard Auditions for 2022 Time- TBA


It’s the time of year for drum major auditions! If you are interested in attending drum major clinics hosted by the current drum majors, click this link to join a groupme full of information: https://groupme.com/join_group/85921085/rg56lxaq 

Students who are interested in being a drum major are encouraged to attend the clinics even if they’re not positive they want to try out or not. Drum major clinics are very low-pressure and a great way to prepare. Students will learn conducting basics, interview skills, and what being a drum major is all about. We hope to see lots of competition band members there!

https://groupme.com/join_group/85921085/rg56lxaq





SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE 

Guard and Percussion may practice after school during Finals week!

Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3rd - 8:00 am -12:00 pm Rookie Camp for new marchers and leadership. 

Percussion and Guard Camp #1 - Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3.  Times TBA.

Thursday, July 7 - Saturday, July 9th - Leadership training seminar with Mr. Lambert, Mr. Denton, and Mr. Horten for leadership team.

Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th - Make up Rookie Camp for new marchers and limited leadership team.

Percussion and Guard Camp #2 - Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 15th  Times TBA.  

Band Camp starts July 18th and runs to the first day of school (Tuesday, August 2nd).  Do not plan any vacations or major conflicts starting July 18th if you plan to participate in marching band.  The football band option will no longer be offered starting this coming school year - students must choose between marching band and concert only.It’s the time of year for drum major auditions! If you are interested in attending drum major clinics hosted by the current drum majors, click this link to join a groupme full of information: https://groupme.com/join_group/85921085/rg56lxaq 

Students who are interested in being a drum major are encouraged to attend the clinics even if they’re not positive they want to try out or not. Drum major clinics are very low-pressure and a great way to prepare. Students will learn conducting basics, interview skills, and what being a drum major is all about. We hope to see lots of competition band members there!

https://groupme.com/join_group/85921085/rg56lxaq